There are 4 ways to get from Gal Vihara to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
5h 37mRs 5,157–5,840Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 14mRs 3,000–6,591Drive 129 km
- Drive from Gal Vihara to Kandycar 129 km
2h 26mRs 5,879–8,492Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gal Vihara to Kandytaxi 129 km
2h 26mRs 6,500–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gal Vihara to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Gal Vihara to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Gal Vihara to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Gal Vihara to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Gal Vihara and Kandy is 218 km. The road distance is 129 km.
The best way to get from Gal Vihara to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Gal Vihara to Kandy, including transfers.
Gal Vihara to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Gal Vihara to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Gal Vihara to Kandy is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Gal Vihara, North Central, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Gal Vihara to Kandy via Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gal Vihara to Kandy via Polonnaruwa and Polgahawela in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Gal Vihara to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Gal Vihara to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gal Vihara to Kandy is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Gal Vihara to Kandy.
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